Powerful 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico City

Moments ago we saw headlines flashing of a major 7.6 magnitude earthquake swaying Mexico City. It turns out the earthquake was even stronger, and according to the USGS is now classified as 7.9. From Reuters: “MEXICO CITY, March 20 (Reuters) – A major 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Tuesday. Earlier it had been reported at 7.6 magnitude.” Luckily, as Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher notes, “Mexican TV reports no major damage in the State of Oaxaca” citing the local governor.